Keep your kids active, fit and engaged during the spring school break with one of these affordable and memory-making “Fit2Play” Spring Break Camps being offered by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Registration starts Friday, March 1, 2013. Camps will be held March 25-29, 2013, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with early drop-off available at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 6:00 p.m.

General Camp programs will thrill and challenge youngsters with a variety of activities from fitness, sports, and arts and crafts to games and exciting field trips. There are also Specialized Camps, which focus on a specific interest or need, including camps for nature and wildlife-lovers like Zoo Miami ''Zoofari Spring Camp'' and Eco AdventuresTM Camps; the Country Club of Miami's Junior Golf and camp programs for youth with disabilities.

Zoofari Spring CampAt Zoo Miami is designed to immerse children ages 4 - 10 into the world of wildlife and conservation. It's a fun-filled learning adventure that includes live animal presentations, visits to animal exhibits, interactions with zookeepers, wildlife enrichment activities, and much more!

Eco AdventuresTM CampsAt AD Barnes Park, Arch Creek Park, and Tropical Park provide unique opportunities for children, ages 6 - 15, to explore the wonders of our South Florida ecosystem with outdoor activities from trail hikes and wildlife encounters, to canoeing and fishing excursions, participants will not only learn about their environment and connect with nature, but will get plenty of exercise.

Cycle of Life Spring Break CampParticipants will come to learn about nature and participate in science discovery programs at the ''Cycle of Life Spring Break Camp'' at the Deering Estate as part of Eco-Adventure Camps. Children, ages 6 - 15, will learn and explore the cycle of life of many plants, animals and how all of us are part of a big cycle of life called the Earth. The Adventure will be filled with hikes, catching critters in the bay, explorations around the Estate and many hands-on activities.

Junior Golf CampAt the Country Club of Miami offers children ages 7 - 16 the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of golf. The class is taught by resident instructor Larry Levow, who has been featured on the Golf Channel and has taught golfers of all levels, even some of the world's top PGA Tour players. Topics to be covered will include putting, short games, full swing, bunkers, rules, and etiquette.

Parents may register their child by visiting the specific Miami-Dade County Park where they wish their child to attend. Some parks offer online registration at Miami-Dade Parks, where the entire list of camp sites is also found. The public may also dial 311 for the Miami-Dade County Information Hotline. Prices for camps vary. Children with disabilities are welcome in all Park programs. Contact the park manager to develop an inclusion plan as early as possible.

Miami-Dade County Parks General Program CampsThe cost for these camps is $40 - $90/week, depending on the program. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Cycle of Life Spring Camp at the Deering Estate (Ages 6 - 15)Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, (305) 235-1668, Ext. 233. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $188/five-day session, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $12. Early drop-off and late-pick up are available for an additional fee of $10.00 per day for any combination of early drop-off and late pick-up. Early drop off is from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. / late pick up is from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

About the Deering Estate at Cutler:The Deering Estate at Cutler is a 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. For more information on the Deering Estate's educational and cultural programs, please visit www.deeringestate.org.

About the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department:Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award and winner of the 2009 Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade Parks call 3-1-1, or visit Miami-Dade Parks.

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